Sunday, 9 June 2013

Rabbit Uterus Cancer

Rabbit uterus cancer is also known as uterine adenocarcinoma. This is the most common form in which rabbits get cancer. It occurs in above 60% of bunnies over the age of 3.

This usually forms after a bunny has already developed some other reproductive issue in them. This could be endometriosis.

Symptoms:

The symptoms can vary between the bunnies.

Blood in their urine

Vaginal discharge stained with blood

Cysts in the mammary glands

Cloudy fluid which may come from the mammary glands

Behavioural changes

Lethargy

Inability to eat

Pale mucus membranes

Abdominal masses

Mammary glands

Causes:

If your bunny is still capable or reproducing (hasn't been spayed) then they are at risk.

Treatment:

This could involve a hysterectomy to remove the whole of your bunnies uterus. This is what they would consider to do first if it hasn't spread beyond their reproductive organs. They may preform a biopsy to see how much it has spread.